Atherinidae
Atherinidae (silversides, sand smelts; subclass Actinopterygii, order Atheriniformes) A family of rather small, slender fish that have relatively large eyes, a terminal mouth, and two widely separated dorsal fins. Most species occur in schools in inshore seas, with some found in estuaries or freshwater systems. There are more than 150 species.
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